Trout fishing on the Guadalupe River

photos by DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Rainbow trout are famous for their surface antics once hooked. This one cleared the river several times.

DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Most winter trout anglers use fly rods ranging from a three weight to a five weight to make for a more sporting experience.

This was one of only two other anglers we saw during a four-hour float on the Guadalupe. Access points such as this are available thanks to Guadalupe River Trout Unlimited, which leases access for its members.

DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Angler without lots of time to explore the river have several guides to chose from. Chris Jackson with Action Anglers is one of the more experienced full-time river guides.

DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES Chris Jackson prepares to release a rainbow early on during a recent float down the Guadalupe River.

DAVID SIKES/CALLER-TIMES The Guadalupe's chilly flow forced this turtle to seek the warmth of sunshine during our float.